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| Trial area of new herbicide Tenacity |
Kevin
About Me
- Kevin P Breen CGCS
- Los Gatos, California, United States
- Kevin is currently the certified superintendent at La Rinconada Country Club. Kevin was the Director of Maintenance at Lahontan Golf Club for over 14 years. Some of the responsibilities over the expanse of his career include the daily upkeep of multiple golf courses, natural resources, environmental compliance, and roads and streets. The wide ranging expertise has come from a combination of education and experiences. Degrees in Meteorology (1987 University of Nebraska/Lincoln), and Horticulture (1992 Colorado State), complete the formal side of this important combination of qualifications. A lifetime of experience around golf courses, and the game of golf was provided by Kevin's father.
Monday, August 26, 2013
White Turf
There are constant changes in our world and I am always looking to bring improvements to what I do. One of the new chemicals that controls many of the weeds here at La Rinconada has a unique mode of action. This new herbicide stops the plant from producing chlorophyll, which as you may ascertain makes it quite effective. We applied this chemical out in small trials and it proved to work well with no damage. The reason I am mentioning it here is because it is very noticeable when the weed is dying. It turns white.
So if you see areas of white grass, don't be alarmed.
Kevin
Kevin
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
New Bunker Rakes
New bunker rakes are out on the course. They are to be placed
Outside the bunkers. The placement outside the bunker is the recommendation of the USGA.
Outside the bunkers. The placement outside the bunker is the recommendation of the USGA.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Rough Rebound
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| 14th hole August 13 2013 |
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| 4th hole August 13 2013
A picture often references thousands of words, so I am including these photos that are of areas that were off color just 2 weeks ago and featured in my last post. Compare the photos of these areas. Things are rebounding quickly. The color is back and the density in the rough will follow very soon.
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